The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder

Hitler had Kallmann syndrome, a sexual disorder, researchers found. -- The post Groundbreaking analysis of Hitler’s DNA shows no Jewish ancestry — but finds a genetic disorder appeared first on Jewish Learn more

NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mayor Mamdani help them get there?

A critical lack of secular education in Orthodox yeshivas affects tens of thousands of Jewish children, writes the executive director of YAFFED. -- The post NYC’s yeshivas can offer a Learn more

An immersive dinner takes a culinary journey through the Jewish Diaspora

Created by a team of Broadway vets, “StoryCourse: Diaspora” details in story and food how four diverse Jewish families made their way to NYC. -- The post An immersive dinner Learn more

Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s ‘100% half Jewish’ grandson, is running for Jerry Nadler’s seat in Congress

Schlossberg endorsed Zohran Mamdani in NYC's mayoral race over his cousin by marriage, Andrew Cuomo. -- The post Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s ‘100% half Jewish’ grandson, is running for Jerry Nadler’s Learn more

Pamela Nadell spoke JNS about her new book on Jew-hatred and about the congressional hearing that increased Rep. Elise Stefanik’s prominence.  The post ‘Their answers were not smart by any Learn more

Violence by even a few Jews must be stopped and punished. It is not Zionism. It is not Judaism. It is a desecration of God’s name. The post Vigilante violence Learn more

Under fire from the left for speaking up against Mamdani and resented by the right for a decade of partisanship and woke betrayal, the organization stands at a crossroads. The Learn more

Brown has “taken significant, proactive, effective steps to combat antisemitism,” a university spokesperson told JNS. The post Brown University celebrates Jewish legacy following years of antisemitism scrutiny appeared first on Learn more

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